Barrowside is a modernised early 1900s cottage in Keswick at the northern end of the Lake District National Park. This property sits on the shores of Derwentwater and stands just a few hundred metres from the town centre. The cottage has a fascinating past as a former shop, Boy Scout hut and Quaker meeting house.

Keswick offers independent shops, pubs, museums, an Art Deco cinema and Theatre by the Lake. Thirlmere and Bassenthwaite are close by. Walking routes include Catbells, Coledale Horseshoe, Skiddaw and Blencathra. Whinlatter Forest provides mountain biking and climbing opportunities.

The cottage sleeps three guests across two bedrooms. The double bedroom features contemporary cottage furniture with rooftop views. A single bedroom offers similar styling. The ground floor has a light and airy open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with a breakfast bar. The contemporary kitchen includes an electric oven with gas hob, microwave, under-counter fridge, washer dryer and freestanding freezer.

Castlerigg Stone Circle (3 miles, 8 minutes) sits above Keswick. Derwentwater (0.5 miles, 2 minutes) offers lakeside walks. Borrowdale Valley (4 miles, 10 minutes) provides stunning scenery. Whinlatter Forest (7 miles, 15 minutes) has mountain bike trails.

Barrowside suits couples or small families wanting a town-centre base with easy access to lakes and fells. The location puts shops, restaurants and outdoor activities within walking distance.